- Powering Domestic & International Trade
To create a single, continent-wide market for goods and services in Africa, aiming to boost intra-African trade, foster economic diversification,
To strengthen the continent's global competitiveness.
To eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers, facilitating the free movement of goods, services, and people. Ultimately,
To promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and enhance Africa's overall development.
The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreements was established to create a Single Unified Market for goods and services to facilitate free movement of people and investment.
It aims to Boost Intra-African Trade by increasing trade between African countries by eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers, such as customs delays. It further aims to grow Industrialization and Development by encouraging economic growth, industrialization, and diversification across the continent.
It Promote's inclusive socio-economic development through gender equality, and structural transformation. The Agreement was entered into force on 30 May 2019. The operational phase launched on 7 July 2019. Trade under this agreement commenced on 1 January 2021.
The main objectives of the AfCFTA are:
The NTF is the secretariat for the implementation of the Africa Continental
T.O.AM is a tool established by the ITC (International Trade Centre) to
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